Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Location

Not specified

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Full-time variable shifts: 3x12s with holiday rotation and 2 on-call shifts per 4 weeks.

Job Description

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical, and communication skills in delivering high-quality compassionate care to patients and families. The ED RN assesses patient needs, identifies the urgent or emergent care priority, and collaboratively provides direct care, applies appropriate interventions, and evaluates patient progress. This role requires skill in the use of various invasive and non-invasive procedures, treatments, and therapeutic interventions appropriate to manage life-threatening and routine emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Connect with patients and families during triage, determining initial management and prioritizing care according to Triage Standards.
• Conduct primary assessments of critical needs, detecting and documenting deviations from norms, and identifying necessary interventions.
• Reassess patients to identify response to treatment and changes in condition, responding appropriately.
• Prepare patients and families for diagnostic procedures, making referrals for post-emergency care as needed.
• Educate patients and families on continuing care and healing at home, assessing learning styles to maximize understanding.
• Establish rapport and mutual trust with patients, families, and team members to ensure optimal outcomes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Two years of acute hospital experience as a registered nurse.
• One year of experience in an emergency department as a registered nurse.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, Stroke Certification (must be AHA or RQI).
• New York State Registered Nurse Licensure.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!</